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How to Enable or Disable Copilot Chat Saving in Windows 11

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Jun 28, 2024 Updated Jun 19, 2026 2 min read
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Want to control whether Windows 11 saves your Copilot chats? Here’s how to turn that feature on or off.

⚡ Quick Answer

Open Copilot, click your profile icon, select Settings, then Chat. Check or uncheck “Automatically save chats” to enable or disable chat saving and history syncing across devices.

Why use this feature?

Copilot chat saving in Windows 11 lets you keep a record of your AI conversations, making past chats accessible on any device you’re signed into.

What happens when you are done?

When you adjust your Copilot chat saving settings in Windows 11, you decide whether your conversation history keeps getting saved to your account or stops being recorded.

Copilot is a helpful tool that acts like a chatbot. You can open it by clicking its icon or using the Windows key + C shortcut. Recent updates have improved Copilot, making it feel more like a regular app. You can now move and resize its window, and it’s conveniently pinned to your Taskbar for easy access.

How to change your chat saving settings

Changing your Copilot chat saving settings in Windows 11 is straightforward; just open the app and head to the Settings menu to make your choice.

  1. Click your profile picture or the “Sign in” icon at the top right corner of the Copilot window.
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  • Select Settings from the menu.
  • Click on Chat.
Copilot Chat on menu
Copilot Chat on menu

On the Chat settings page, you will see a box labeled “Automatically save chats.”

  • To turn it on: Check the box .
  • To turn it off: Uncheck the box .
Copilot Chat automatically save option
Copilot Chat automatically save option

And that’s it!

Summary

Copilot chat saving in Windows 11 is on by default, letting you see past conversations on any device, but you can turn it off for privacy.

Does Microsoft Copilot save your chats?

If you are signed in, Copilot will remember past conversations, let you access them, and pick up where you left off. Copilot retains the last 18 months of interactions in your conversation history.

Where are Copilot Chat files stored?

Entire files uploaded into Copilot Chat (uploaded files are stored in a user's OneDrive for Business as part of enterprise data protection)

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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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